1955 Florida's 6th congressional district special election
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Government |
On January 11, 1955, voters in Florida's 6th congressional district elected Democrat Paul Rogers to the United States House of Representatives. His father, Dwight L. Rogers, was the incumbent and had just been re-elected to the term in November 1954, but died December 1, 1954.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Paul Rogers | 29,094 | 58.7 | |
Republican | J. Herbert Burke | 21,147 | 41.3 | |
Democratic hold |
See also
References
- ^ "Florida Democrat Wins / Rogers Is Elected to Succeed Late Father in Congress". The New York Times. January 12, 1955. p. 36. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
Sources
- "Florida Democrat Wins / Rogers Is Elected to Succeed Late Father in Congress". The New York Times. January 12, 1955. p. 36. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
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